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Deep in China’s mountains, a revival of nuclear weapons takes shape

Zitong nuclear site saw significant expansion. 
Satellite imagery of secretive nuclear facilities reveals Beijing’s efforts to expand its arsenal, just as the last global guardrails on nuclear weapons vanish.
Zitong nuclear site saw significant expansion. 
Satellite imagery of secretive nuclear facilities reveals Beijing’s efforts to expand its arsenal, just as the last global guardrails on nuclear weapons vanish.

Climber is convicted over girlfriend’s death near Austria’s highest peak

A 37-year-old amateur mountaineer was found guilty of manslaughter over his girlfriend’s death of cold near Austria’s highest summit Grossglockner.
A 37-year-old amateur mountaineer was found guilty of manslaughter over his girlfriend’s death of cold near Austria’s highest summit Grossglockner.

Nepal mulls over stricter safety rules for Everest climbers

Nepal's Mount Everest has long drawn climbers, but industry insiders say some foreign mountaineers are ill-prepared for the climb.
Nepal's Mount Everest has long drawn climbers, but industry insiders say some foreign mountaineers are ill-prepared for the climb.

SkiMo-New sport begins in snowstorm

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ski Mountaineering - Women's Sprint Heats - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 19, 2026. Emily Harrop of France in action during Women's Sprint Heats REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ski Mountaineering - Women's Sprint Heats - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 19, 2026. Emily Harrop of France in action during Women's Sprint Heats REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Eight skiers missing in California avalanche found dead

A rescue team departing to the site of the avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains on Feb 17.
A rescue team departing to the site of the avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains on Feb 17.

Alpine skiing-Goggia and Brignone fired up by 'dream come true' opening ceremony

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Downhill 3rd Official Training - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 07, 2026. Sofia Goggia of Italy in action REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Downhill 3rd Official Training - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 07, 2026. Sofia Goggia of Italy in action REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

As Bormio prepares to play host, local ski businesses take short-term hit

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ski Mountaineering - Bormio, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings at the Piazza Cavour in Bormio REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ski Mountaineering - Bormio, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings at the Piazza Cavour in Bormio REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Oldest winter sport SkiMo finally joins Games, with a twist

A drone view shows twin brothers Robin and Thomas Bussard climbing up during a ski mountaineering training session in Rougemont, Switzerland, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
A drone view shows twin brothers Robin and Thomas Bussard climbing up during a ski mountaineering training session in Rougemont, Switzerland, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Sightseeing helicopter goes missing in south-west Japan, airframe spotted in volcanic crater

Aso Cuddly Dominion zoo offers panoramic helicopter rides over the area, which is famed for its volcanic landscapes.
Aso Cuddly Dominion zoo offers panoramic helicopter rides over the area, which is famed for its volcanic landscapes.

Missing hiker found dead on Mount Slamet in Indonesia

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.